EN 60684-3-246:2007

Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet 246: Heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving, dual wall, not flame retarded

Defines requirements for dual wall, not flame retarded, heat shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving. This sleeving has been found suitable for use up to 80 °C. The sleeving consists of an outer layer made of a semi-rigid cross-linked material. The inner layer is a substantially non-cross-linked polyolefin that flows and fuses during the shrinkage process to provide a seal. It is normally offered for sale with an internal diameter up to 25 mm in the following colours: black, white, red, yellow, blue and translucent. Sizes or colours other than those listed in this standard may be available as custom items. These items shall be considered to comply with this standard if they comply with the property requirements listed in tables 2, 3, 4 and 5, excluding dimensions. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Isolierschläuche - Teil 3: Anforderungen für einzelne Schlauchtypen - Blatt 246: Wärmeschrumpfende Polyolefinschläuche mit Innenbeschichtung, nicht flammwidrig

Gaines isolantes souples - Partie 3: Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines - Feuille 246: Gaines thermorétractables en polyoléfine, à double paroi, non retardées à la flamme

Donne les prescriptions relatives aux gaines thermorétractables en polyoléfine, double paroi, non retardées à la flamme. Il a été constaté que ces gaines étaient adaptées à une utilisation allant jusqu'à 80 °C. Ces gaines sont composées d'une couche externe faite d'un matériau semi-rigide réticulé. La couche interne est principalement en polyoléfine non réticulée qui coule et fond au cours du processus de rétreint pour réaliser une étanchéité. Ces gaines sont normalement fournies avec des diamètres intérieurs allant jusqu'à 25 mm et avec les couleurs suivantes: noir, blanc, rouge, jaune, bleu et translucide. D'autres dimensions et d'autres couleurs que celles indiquées dans cette norme peuvent être disponibles comme articles spéciaux. Ces articles doivent être considérés comme satisfaisant à cette norme s'ils satisfont aux exigences indiquées dans les tableaux 2, 3, 4 et 5, dimensions excluses. Les matériaux conformes à cette spécification satisfont à des niveaux établis de performance. Cependant, il convient que le choix d'un matériau par un utilisateur, pour une application spécifique, soit fondé sur les exigences réelles nécessaires pour une performance adéquate de cette application, et non fondé sur cette seule spécification.

Gibke izolacijske cevi - 3. del: Specifikacije za posamezne tipe cevi - 246. list: Toplotno skrčljive poliolefinske cevi z dvojno steno (notranjo prevleko), niso ognjevarne (IEC 60684-3-246:2007)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Mar-2007
• Withdrawal Date: 28-Feb-2010
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 15 - Insulating materials
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 15 - IEC_TC_15
• Parallel Committee: IEC/TC 15 - IEC_TC_15
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 21-Mar-2007
• Completion Date: 21-Mar-2007
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60684-3-246:2007 - Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving -- Sheet 246: Heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving, dual wall, not flame retarded

Relations

• Replaces: EN 60684-3-246:2002 - Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet 246: Heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving, dual-wall, not flame retarded
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 60684-3-246:2007 (Sheet 246 of IEC 60684 Part 3) specifies requirements for heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving, dual wall, non‑flame retarded. The standard covers construction, dimensions, property requirements and test methods for dual‑wall sleeving consisting of a semi‑rigid, cross‑linked outer layer and a substantially non‑cross‑linked inner layer that flows during shrinkage to form a seal. It is normally offered up to 25 mm internal diameter in black, white, red, yellow, blue and translucent. (The IEC text cites suitability up to 110 °C; some summaries may reference other service temperatures.)

Key topics and technical requirements

• Construction: Outer semi‑rigid cross‑linked polyolefin; inner heat‑flowing polyolefin to provide sealing.
• Sizes & colours: Typical offered internal diameters up to 25 mm and six standard colours; custom sizes/colours may comply if they meet the property tables.
• Performance tables: Conformance is assessed against the property requirements in Tables 1–5 (dimensions, mechanical/electrical properties, breakdown voltage, resistance to fluids).
• Test methods & conditioning: Tests reference IEC 60684‑1 and IEC 60684‑2 methods. Typical conditioning includes oven recovery at 200 °C and sealing performance tests using a heated clamping tool and water/air leak checks.
• Sealing performance: Defined procedure for heat, clamp and pressure/leak testing to verify the inner layer fuses to form a watertight seal.
• Designation & marking: Standard provides the designation format (IEC 60684‑3‑246 plus size and colour codes) for product identification.

Applications and who uses it

• Electrical insulation and protection for splices, terminals and terminations where a non‑flame‑retarded, sealed sleeve is acceptable.
• Moisture and environmental sealing for cables and wiring harnesses in consumer electronics, industrial equipment and certain automotive or appliance assemblies (selection should match actual service requirements).
• Manufacturers, OEMs, procurement and QA teams use this standard to specify material performance, validate test methods and assess supplier conformance.
• R&D and test labs apply the normative tests (IEC 60684‑2) and sealing procedures described to verify product performance.

Related standards

• IEC/EN 60684‑1: Definitions and general requirements
• IEC/EN 60684‑2: Methods of test
• IEC 60757: Colour designation
• ISO 1817: Effect of liquids on rubber (referenced for fluid resistance)

This standard helps ensure consistent performance and testability of dual‑wall heat‑shrink polyolefin sleeving used for electrical insulation and environmental sealing. When selecting material, users should match the sleeving’s tested properties to the actual application requirements rather than relying on the specification alone.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving --
Sheet 246: Heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving, dual wall, not flame retarded (IEC 60684-
3-246:2007)
Isolierschläuche -- Teil 3: Anforderungen für einzelne Schlauchtypen -- Blatt 246:
Wärmeschrumpfende Polyolefinschläuche mit Innenbeschichtung, nicht flammwidrig
(IEC 60684-3-246:2007)
Gaines isolantes souples -- Partie 3: Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines --
Feuille 246: Gaines thermorétractables en polyoléfine, a double paroi, non retardées a la
flamme (IEC 60684-3-246:2007)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60684-3-246:2007
ICS:
29.035.20 3ODVWLþQLLQJXPHQLL]RODFLMVNL Plastics and rubber insulating
PDWHULDOL materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60684-3-246
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2007
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.20 Supersedes EN 60684-3-246:2002

English version
Flexible insulating sleeving -
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving -
Sheet 246: Heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving,
dual wall, not flame retarded
(IEC 60684-3-246:2007)
Gaines isolantes souples -  Isolierschläuche -
Partie 3: Spécifications Teil 3: Anforderungen
pour types particuliers de gaines - für einzelne Schlauchtypen -
Feuille 246: Gaines thermorétractables Blatt 246: Wärmeschrumpfende
en polyoléfine, à double paroi, Polyolefinschläuche
non retardées à la flamme mit Innenbeschichtung, nicht flammwidrig
(CEI 60684-3-246:2007) (IEC 60684-3-246:2007)

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2007-03-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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Foreword
The text of document 15/358/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 60684-3-246, prepared by IEC TC 15, Solid
electrical insulating materials, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by
CENELEC as EN 60684-3-246 on 2007-03-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 60684-3-246:2002.
The major technical changes with regard to EN 60684-3-246:2002 concern a better alignment with
existing national specifications.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2007-12-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2010-03-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60684-3-246:2007 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60684-1 2003 Flexible insulating sleeving - EN 60684-1 2003
Part 1: Definitions and general requirements

IEC 60684-2 1997 Flexible insulating sleeving - EN 60684-2 1997
A1 2003 Part 2: Methods of test A1 2003
A2 2005 A2 2005
IEC 60757 1983 Code for designation of colours HD 457 S1 1985

ISO 1817 2005 Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of the - -
effect of liquids
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dual wall, non-flame retarded
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5

1 Scope.6
2 Normative references.6
3 Designation .7
4 Conditions of test.7
5 Requirements .7
6 Sleeving conformance.7
7 Sealing performance test method.7

Figure 1 – Clamping tool for sealing performance test .8

Table 1 – Dimensional requirements.8
Table 2 – Property requirements .9
Table 3 – Additional property requirements.10
Table 4 – Requirements for breakdown voltage .10
Table 5 – Resistance to selected fluids.11

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FLEXIBLE INSULATING SLEEVING –

Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving –
Sheet 246: Heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving,
dual wall, non-flame retarded
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